Islay Ales

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This article originally appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of Zymurgy Magazine

By Eric & Janet Heukeshoven

This island in Scotland is best known for its smoky, peat-heavy whiskies, but taking inspiration from local homebrew club Scottish Craft Brewers, Donald MacKenzie and Mackay Smith now offer a range of ales catering to local tastes.

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